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research Light‐based home‐use devices for hair removal: Why do they work and how effective they are?

15 citations , January 2019 in “Lasers in surgery and medicine”

This review reported that home-use laser and intense pulsed light devices effectively reduce hair with significant efficacy and safety, showing 80% hair reduction one year post-treatment, although results can vary for darker skin types and compared to professional devices.

research Hair Removal in Darker Skin Types Using Light-Based Devices

1 citations , January 2009 in “Elsevier eBooks”

This review discusses the mechanisms of laser and IPL hair removal, particularly for darker skin types, and reports no new findings, highlighting potential adverse effects like pigmentation changes or scarring with improper use.

research Guidelines on the safety of light‐based home‐use hair removal devices from the European Society for Laser Dermatology

26 citations , January 2012 in “JEADV. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology/Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology”

This article reviews light-based hair removal devices for home use, highlighting safety issues and the need for consistent international regulations and guidelines for their manufacture and marketing.

research Evaluation of a hot‐wire hair removal device compared to razor shaving

2 citations , June 2013 in “Lasers in surgery and medicine”

In this study, the hot-wire hair removal device (no!no!) was found to be no more effective than shaving in reducing hair density, regrowth rate, or altering hair characteristics.

research Use of a home hair removal device for permanent hair reduction in skin types I to VI

March 2014 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology”

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community Crazy body/facial hair on minoxidil - what to do?

4 upvotes 2 months ago

The user experienced significant hairline improvement using 10mg oral minoxidil and 0.5mg dutasteride daily but also saw increased body and facial hair growth. They are considering reducing the minoxidil dose due to side effects and exploring laser hair removal options.

community LLLT seems like it's at least a solid maintenance tool. Can also provide ok regrowth in AA and MPB. - Pubmed

17 upvotes 8 years ago

Low-Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) is seen as a safe and effective method for maintaining hair and promoting regrowth in androgenetic alopecia (AGA) and male pattern baldness (MPB), with devices like the HairMax LaserComb® and iRestore helmet being popular. Some users and professionals are skeptical about its long-term effectiveness and cost.

community Did anybody not care at all about their hair until they started losing it?

in Chat 134 upvotes 1 year ago

People regret neglecting their hair until it started thinning, and they are now using treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, and microneedling. Some are considering stronger options like dutasteride due to mixed results.

community Results after 6 months of treatment

1836 upvotes 1 year ago

Significant hair regrowth was achieved after six months using finasteride and minoxidil, with no side effects reported. The user plans to taper off minoxidil and is considering oral minoxidil, but is cautious due to potential heart issues.

community 5-Months Update: Minoxidil + Red Light Therapy + Lifestyle Changes

1023 upvotes 1 year ago

The user reported positive hair regrowth after 5 months using Minoxidil, red light therapy, and lifestyle changes, including dietary improvements and stress reduction. They chose natural supplements like saw palmetto and beta-sitosterol over pharmaceutical DHT inhibitors like finasteride.

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learn Scalp Micropigmentation

Will scalp micropigmentation damage my existing hair or follicles? Scalp micropigmentation does not damage existing hair or follicles.
Can scalp micropigmentation be removed? Scalp micropigmentation can be removed using laser treatments, but results may vary.
Does scalp micropigmentation hurt? Scalp micropigmentation typically causes minimal discomfort, often described as light scratching.

learn Hair Fibers

Do hair fibers wash out easily, or do you need a special shampoo to remove them? There is no published trial comparing shampoos for removing hair fibers. Because the fibers cling by static rather than bonding chemically, and because users consistently report they rinse out with ordinary shampoo, the specialist fiber-removal shampoos do not appear to be necessary; a clarifying shampoo may help when fibers are layered under hairspray or gel.

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